Best Days trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley

OVERVIEW OF: MOST POPULAR 1 DAYS TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO OURIKA VALLEY

One of the best things about Marrakech, Morocco, is that it is a great place to stay while you explore most nearby Morocco travel destinations. If you are thinking about taking a vacation to Marrakech Morocco, you should put Ourika Valley on your itinerary.

The Ourika valley is situated in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains and is less than an hour’s drive from Marrakech. This gorgeous valley features the typical Atlas Mountain scenery. Your Sahara Tours agency offers excursions to Setti Fatma, the valley’s final settlement. The seven waterfalls are accessible through footpaths surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. The Ourika valley, one of the most beautiful and attractive valleys in Morocco due to its fantastic geographical location, is situated 15 miles from Marrakesh and features a remarkable passage to the famous Setti Fatma village, the Asni valley, the Lalla Takerkoust Lake, and the Toubkal, the highest mountain peak in North Africa.

Many visitors and residents love visiting Ourika Valley since it is peaceful and not quite as hot as Marrakech.

HIGHLIGHTS OF: MOST POPULAR 1 DAYS TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO OURIKA VALLEY

Explore the valleys of Ourika accompanied by a professional and experienced guide
Travel to traditional Berber villages
Traditional markets: The most popular in the area are Ourika (Monday) and Aghbalou (Thursday)
Admire the waterfalls of the Ourika Valley in a guided hiking tour
Explore the berber villages and discover the life in the mountains
Enjoy a traditional lunch at ourika valley by the river or in panoramic terrace
Visit to a cooperative where the Argan oil is extracted

ITINERARY OF: MOST POPULAR 1 DAYS TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO OURIKA VALLEY

MARRAKECH TO OURIKA VALLEY

YOUR SAHARA TOURA agency will take you on an adventure to Ourika Valley. When visiting Ourika, you will take a beautiful drive through the High Atlas Mountains and take in the stunning scenery, which is very different from the city of Marrakech. On the route, we will stop at an Argan Cooperative to observe Berber women harvesting argan nuts for the production of argan oil, argan butter, and cosmetics. In the Ourika Valley Argan Cooperative, which is managed by women, they offer free samples of Argan goods. Afterward, you go to the Nectarome, you can do a lot of different things, from making traditional bread to getting a massage or eating a hearty meal. Tour to Nectarome Gardens with a guide. Nectarine is an expert in Phyto aromatherapy and distilling aromatic plants that grow in the wild or are grown in an organic way. The next 40 miles of the road are lined with gardens, fruit and palm tree plantations, small hamlets, summer residences, cafes, and restaurants where you can have lunch in a traditional auberge. As we make our way down the valley, we'll stop at Setti Fatma, a popular weekend getaway for Marrakech is known for its breathtaking streams and waterfalls. We'll go to the well-known Setti Fatma mausoleum. An amazing four-day event is held over the tomb in the middle of August. After seeing the tomb, we'll take a trip down the valley to see the seven waterfalls that encircle the settlement as well as the surrounding high green terraces, Atlas Mountains, and rocky foothills. There is the choice to go along some of the lovely paths before arriving back in Marrakech. Climbing up rock carvings, gorges, and crests is an option if you're looking for excitement. After, will drive back to Marrakech, drop you off at your hotel, and call the service.